Mike Johnson clung onto his position as House speaker in a nail-biting vote after rebellious hardline Republicans switched ...

The speaker’s election happens even before newly elected representatives are sworn in, and must be resolved before anything else can be addressed.

Mr Johnson, a Republican, was re-elected on Friday by a narrow margin, underscoring potential divisions among President-elect ...

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urged lawmakers to “put down partisan swords and pick up bipartisan plowshares” as he introduced Mr Johnson “It’s time for us to come together ...

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks with Rep. Dusty Johnson, R-S.D., left, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., ...

In the House, where Republicans hold a narrow ... Democrats are expected to nominate Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries for the speakership but are likely to fall short by a few votes.

Mr Johnson was able to flip two remaining holdouts who switched to support him, drawing applause from Republicans.

Commissioner Jeremiah Jeffries was honored with a service award on November 30 recognizing his 30+ years of serving on the ...

“House Democrats are united behind the most powerful legislative leader in this chamber,” said Representative Pete Aguilar, (Democrat-California), of Mr Jeffries, recounting the many times ...